Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $247.73 | 12.329% | $278.2726 | $278.27 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
Purchase #2 | $152.97 | 12.688% | $172.3788 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #3 | $97.93 | 13.419% | $111.0712 | $111.07 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
Purchase #4 | $83.53 | 4.599% | $87.3715 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
Purchase #5 | $219.63 | 4.388% | $229.2674 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
Purchase #6 | $233.86 | 12.191% | $262.3699 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
Purchase #7 | $238.26 | 9.339% | $260.5111 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,273.91 | $1,401.2425 | $1,401.24 | $1,401.15 | $1,401.40 |